CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What should I feed the big carp at home?

1. What should you feed the big carp raised at home?

Feed the big carp raised at home with insects, shrimps, plant seeds, sprouts, and feed to provide it with more balanced nutrition. Mix 45% bran, 40% bean cake, 10% barley and 5% fish meal, and add some vitamins and inorganic salts.

2. What are the three taboos in raising carp?

.Putting a new koi fish tank too quickly

Even if you use the best nitrifying bacteria, you should wait until the third day before releasing koi fish. Releasing koi fish too early will only do more harm than good.

2. Overfeeding (Remember: feed in moderation, 80% is enough)

Usually, you will only feed once a day. Remember not to feed more than twice a day. Since beginners have not yet fully understood the water quality and the impact of excrement and food residues on water quality, feeding once a day is enough. The amount of feeding should not be too much. Do not feed too much for fear that the koi fish will not be full. After all, the probability of koi fish starving to death is too low. Overfeeding koi fish will only kill them.

3. Filter (remember: filter well and do not clean frequently)

It is very important to have a filter that runs continuously. The nitrifying bacteria on the filter material is the biggest guarantee for the health of the koi fish. Replacing all the filter materials with new ones or cleaning them too clean is a death warrant for the koi fish. The correct way is to separate the time for changing the water and cleaning the filter material, and clean the filter material in batches or just wash it casually. If the koi fish has problems after cleaning the filter, please stop feeding it for two to three days and replenish nitrifying bacteria immediately.

Water cycle formula: Ammonia (NH3+) or ammonium (NH4+) --> Nitrite (NO2-) --> Nitrate (NO3-) --> Nitrogen (N2) & Oxygen (O2)

Note: --> Nitrifying bacteria --> Denitrifying bacteria

This is the most basic biological change in a koi fish tank. The ammonium or ammonia in the excrement (which has different toxicity levels due to different pH values) is converted into nitrite (NO2-) by nitrifying bacteria, and the less toxic nitrate (NO3-) is also converted into nitrogen gas into the air by anaerobic bacteria. Excessive concentrations of ammonia and nitrite are often the cause of koi fish illness or death, while nitrate may be the cause of koi fish growth retardation and algae growth.

The above simple formulas can help you establish an environmental awareness of Koi fish tanks. These formulas explain why overfeeding without proper water changes (too many pollutants and nitrifying bacteria cannot clean toxins in time) and cleaning the filter too clean (nitrifying bacteria on the filter are removed and there are no nitrifying bacteria to clean toxins) will make Koi fish sick and die.

3. How to raise big carp?

Carp is a cold water, freshwater fish.

Feeding method:

1. Choose a suitable fish tank and disinfect and clean it with salt water;

2. Fill the fish tank with 80% water and expose it to the sun for 1-2 days to release harmful gases in the water and sterilize;

3. Put clean water plants and stones in the fish tank to improve the environment;

4. Pour the carp and the water it came with into the fish tank;

5. Feed 1-2 times a day, feed the right amount. Carp do not know when they are hungry or full, and they will die if they are fed too much.

6. Change the water every half a month to keep the water clean.

4. What are the ten taboos in raising carp?

1. Stop playing with the whole filtering: There is no perfect filtering system in this world, so there is no need to spend so much effort trying to catch something in the mirror or the moon in the water.

2. Don't quarantine: If you don't quarantine or don't plan to, then don't keep koi. You will just flush your money and your fish down the toilet into the septic tank.

3. Avoid blindly administering medication: No matter when, you should test the water quality parameters before administering medication. Usually, koi are killed by medication rather than disease. So please test first, then administer medication.

4. Avoid overfeeding: We always overfeed intentionally or unintentionally. Please remember that koi will not starve to death but often die from overfeeding.

5. Stop thinking you are the best in the world: Don’t always think that the koi you raise are the best. Good koi are usually in other people’s hands. You should be low-key.

6. Avoid greed: Don’t keep buying fish, or the tank will be filled up like a can. When the water is clear and the fish are beautiful, nature will embrace everything.

7. Avoid blindly following others: There are thousands of products on the market that can help you raise fish, but don’t forget that there are also countless smuggled products that can kill your fish. When choosing related products, don’t listen to the fishmongers’ lies.

They don't understand your needs, they only understand their own needs. So when buying related products, you should seriously learn relevant knowledge and consult more well-informed, experienced and enthusiastic fish lovers, such as the experts in the Koi Forum.

8. Stop being lazy: There is one exercise you should do often, that is changing the water, changing the water, changing the water. If you are too lazy to change the water often, you should stop playing with fish, and raising something else is better than anything else. Clear water does not mean good water. Taking good care of water is taking good care of fish. Believe me, water will not deceive you and work hard.

9. Avoid working in isolation: There are many varieties of koi, each with its own characteristics, and new varieties are constantly emerging. So you should join an organization of koi enthusiasts and frequently communicate or chat on the Internet in forums (like I do every day) to get first-hand information on the development of koi from veterans and the standards related to your interest.

10. Avoid being unloving: Love is the panacea to overcome all difficulties, and raising koi also requires love, because love will drive you to treat these lovely pets well.

5. How to keep koi fish so they are not likely to die easily? What is the correct way to raise fish?

First of all, you need to choose a suitable fish tank for your fish. You should choose according to the size and number of fish. You should not use a fish tank that is too small, because fish need enough space and air in the fish tank to live freely. However, before buying the fish, you must remember to disinfect the fish tank first.

Secondly, water is even more important for fish. Fish cannot survive without water. Most people will use tap water directly. In fact, tap water contains chlorine. It is better to let the tap water settle for 24 hours and expose it to the sun for two or three days to remove the chlorine element. The temperature of the water is also very important. The water temperature will be different for different fish species.

Then, feeding the fish is also a very important step. It is recommended to buy bulk fish feed. Of course, you must remember to feed them at regular times, quantities, and locations. It is not advisable to feed them too much, otherwise the fish will easily die of bloating, because fish have a small appetite and are easy to feed.

Finally, it is necessary to prevent diseases. In addition to cleaning the fish tank regularly, you can also prepare some commonly used medicines, such as: Royal Fish Treasure Universal Medicine, yellow powder, potassium permanganate, and mix the medicine with water until it turns pink. If you don't understand these things, you can consult them clearly when buying fish.

6. Can a carp this big be raised at home?

You can definitely raise it, but you need a big fish tank. The koi I raise at home are about this big. The fish tank needs to be powered on 24 hours a day. Without power, it will easily die from lack of nutrition. And this is not an ornamental fish. I don't think it looks better if it is kept in a fish tank than an ornamental fish.

7. How do you raise your koi fish so fast and make them grow so big?

In the process of raising koi fish, many people will encounter koi fish that do not interact with people. Some koi fish often hide in the corner, seem very timid, and even refuse to eat. So how to change this situation?

First, we need to understand why they are timid.

New fish will not adapt to the new environment and may even develop resistance, so the koi fish's living environment should be arranged as similar as possible to the previous environment to help the koi fish adapt to the new environment as quickly as possible; after the koi fish adapt to the new environment, you can often feed your koi with your hands. The way koi fish get close to people is when you feed them. The koi fish will kiss your hand while eating, which will enhance the relationship between you and the koi fish.

When the koi has become close to the environment and you, it suddenly becomes afraid of people. What is the reason for this?

1. The water temperature for Koi fish has changed. Generally, the water temperature suitable for Koi fish is 20-25 degrees Celsius. If the water temperature suddenly becomes higher or lower, it will affect the normal life of Koi fish. At this time, Koi fish will have adverse reactions such as fear of people.

2. The dissolved oxygen content of the water where koi live is insufficient. The dissolved oxygen content of water that koi normally needs is 5~7mg/L. If the dissolved oxygen content in the water changes and does not reach the normal dissolved oxygen content required by koi, it will affect the physical condition of koi. Koi will become listless, unable to swim, and afraid of people;

3. The water quality of the koi is poor. The water becomes turbid and unclean, which makes it difficult for the koi to swim and even makes them sick. At this time, the koi will stay at the bottom of the pond and may even be afraid of people.

4. Another reason why koi are afraid of people is that they may be suffering from diseases, such as ichthyosis, tail rot, and gill rot, which cause the koi to be in poor condition.

The following methods can gradually improve the "personality" of fish for your reference.

1. We usually say that time changes everything, so time will also make fish and us go from strangers to familiar, slowly build up feelings, and no longer be afraid of people;

2. Provide a good water quality environment. The saying "clear water makes fish happy" is this truth. If the water quality is good and the fish are healthy, they will naturally be willing to get close to people.

3. There must be some "leaders" in the pond, such as a few brave koi. In this way, the other koi will be influenced. When they see that there are fish playing with you and you are not hurting them, they will gradually dare to play with you.

4. You can try to reduce the amount of feeding appropriately, feed the koi until they are 70% full, and then slowly use your hands to test to increase the contact between the koi and people; 5. Darken the background color of the koi pond so that the koi will not be scared when someone walks in; 6. Put a small amount of salt in the water.

It should be noted that the above operations must be carried out after confirming that there is no peculiar smell in the fish pond, the fish are not injured or sick, and are in good condition. If the koi is timid and afraid of people because of illness, then you should treat the fish disease as soon as possible.

8. How much benefit can be generated by raising grass carp and carp in a reservoir of 10 mu?

I raise fish. Ten acres is too small. There are 1,500 fish in one acre, and 15,000 fish in ten acres. I am talking about high density. If the density is low, there will be even fewer fish. Ten acres of water surface will not be very efficient.

9. When do southern koi fish breed every day? What are the 10 taboos of raising koi?

Koi spawn once a year, usually from April to June each year, when the water temperature is around 18℃, Koi can reproduce naturally, and sexually mature male fish will constantly chase female fish to promote female fish to lay eggs. At this time, put in the fish egg attachment, and the female fish will lay eggs in the early morning or morning, with each egg laying of about 200,000 to 400,000. Take out the fish egg attachment and put it in a pre-prepared tank or pond to hatch. When the water temperature is 20℃, the fry will naturally emerge in four days.

We have summarized the most common mistakes made by novices when raising koi, which are also the most common taboos. These seemingly minor problems are the direct factors that lead to koi illness and death.

Releasing new koi too quickly

Even if you use the best nitrifying bacteria, you should wait until the third day before releasing koi fish. Releasing koi fish too early will only do more harm than good.

2. Overfeeding (Remember: feed in moderation, 80% is enough)

Usually, you will only feed once a day. Remember not to feed more than twice a day. Since beginners have not yet fully understood the water quality and the impact of excrement and food residues on water quality, feeding once a day is enough. The amount of feeding should not be too much. Do not feed too much for fear that the koi fish will not be full. After all, the probability of koi fish starving to death is too low. Overfeeding koi fish will only kill them.

3. Filter (remember: filter well and do not clean frequently)

It is very important to have a filter that runs continuously. The nitrifying bacteria on the filter material is the biggest guarantee for the health of the koi fish. Replacing all the filter materials with new ones or cleaning them too clean is a death warrant for the koi fish. The correct way is to separate the time for changing the water and cleaning the filter material, and clean the filter material in batches or just wash it casually. If the koi fish has problems after cleaning the filter, please stop feeding it for two to three days and replenish nitrifying bacteria immediately.

Water cycle formula: Ammonia (NH3+) or ammonium (NH4+) --> Nitrite (NO2-) --> Nitrate (NO3-) --> Nitrogen (N2) & Oxygen (O2)

Note: --> Nitrifying bacteria --> Denitrifying bacteria

This is the most basic biological change in a koi fish tank. The ammonium or ammonia in the excrement (which has different toxicity levels due to different pH values) is converted into nitrite (NO2-) by nitrifying bacteria, and the less toxic nitrate (NO3-) is also converted into nitrogen gas into the air by anaerobic bacteria. Excessive concentrations of ammonia and nitrite are often the cause of koi fish illness or death, while nitrate may be the cause of koi fish growth retardation and algae growth.

The above simple formulas can help you establish an environmental awareness of Koi fish tanks. These formulas explain why overfeeding without proper water changes (too many pollutants and nitrifying bacteria cannot clean toxins in time) and cleaning the filter too clean (nitrifying bacteria on the filter are removed and there are no nitrifying bacteria to clean toxins) will make Koi fish sick and die.

4. Choosing the wrong Koi fish tank

Note that the smaller the koi fish tank, the harder it is to control the water quality. The larger the water capacity of the koi fish tank, the easier it is to control the waste concentration. In addition, many beginners buy a koi fish tank with a filter tank for small koi fish. This is difficult to clean thoroughly. If you want to clean it thoroughly, you may have to change too much water. Therefore, this type of koi fish tank is not recommended for beginners.

5. "Random" addition of medicine, "random" water change, "random" filter cleaning

These three "messages" are usually the most common mistakes made by novices. If all three are "messy" at the same time, the probability of all koi fish dying is about 90%, especially for small koi fish. When koi fish have problems, please stop feeding them first, then change a small amount of water, add high-quality nitrifying bacteria, and immediately ask an expert to help you judge before deciding how to deal with them.

6. Not changing the water (remember: change the water regularly and keep the amount of water moderate)

When raising koi fish, it is important not to leave the water unchanged for too long. When changing the water, be careful not to change too much water. The frequency of changing the water varies depending on the type of koi fish and the amount of food they feed, ranging from once a month to once a week. Beginners can choose to change it every two weeks. It is advisable to change the amount of water within 1/3, and the speed of adding water should not be too fast, at least within 20 to 30 minutes. Since the pH change of water quality has a great impact on koi fish, don't forget to add water stabilizer before adding water, it will be too late to add it after adding water.

To sum up, here is a formula:

Remember to feed koi fish: Feed in moderation, 80% is enough

Koi water change tips: change water regularly and keep the amount of water moderate

Water quality formulas to remember: basic changes, memorize them

Koi filter remember: filter well, clean frequently

Koi fish tank remember: the smaller the tank, the higher the difficulty

Remember when putting koi into the tank: Be careful with the water when putting it into the tank

10. My red carp has a big belly. How should I raise it now? I raise carp at home. The tank is 60. Will the carp jump out when it is about to give birth?

It is best to keep them in isolation and put some water plants or other things in the fish tank for the eggs to attach to. Otherwise, the eggs will float on the water surface and must be picked out in time (never change the water).

If you feed the fish on time, the eggs should not be eaten.

If the broodstock are kept in isolation, do not change the water immediately after they lay eggs.